高级英语2 Unit 4

I: Biblical language & Biblical allusions In terms of paragraphs & forms: Shorter paragraphs; more italics; words “Lord, God” In terms of grammar: Simple sentence structures Old form of pronouns & verbs In terms of vocabulary: Archaic words e.g subtil Specifically-employed words Most words are short The “do + V” and “did + V”
The Death of John F. Kennedy
“The inauguration of John F. Kennedy provided the prospect of a new beginning for the nation. His vision and message and the vigor with which he undertook his responsibilities created high expectations.” --------Richard Bissell
Paraphrase
Student’s book (page 59)
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Translation
Group I: We observe today not a victory…… nearly a
century and three-quarters ago. (1)
Group II: Let the word go forth……around the world. (2) Group III: para 4 Group IV: para 14 Group V: parae devotion……can
Writing Style & language features
Writing Style & language features
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st, When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st,
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Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth, accused of assassinating Lincoln, was born in 1839. Lee Harvey Oswald, accused of assassinating Kennedy, was born in 1939. Both assassins were known by their three names. Both names comprise fifteen letters. Back
truly light the world. (para 24) With a good conscience…… must truly be our own.
(para 27)
successful emotional appeal concise and brief appropriate tones rhetorical devices formal style “empty talk”
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Text Organization
Part I: (1-5) basic policy of the U.S Part II: (6-10) addresses allies and would-be allies
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Detailed study of the text
Part III: (11-20) Why does he offer a request not a pledge? What does he mean by “would make themselves our Adversary”? Why does he call on both sides to work together to seek peace? What is the present international situation according to Kennedy? What are the proposals put forward by him?
Detailed study of the text
Part IV: (21-27) Q1. What is Kennedy’s message to his fellow Americans? Q2. What does he mean by “a long twilight struggle”? Q3. What does he mean by “freedom was in its hour of maximum danger”? Do you agree that freedom was in its hour of maximum danger?
Booth ran from the theatre and was caught in a warehouse. Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theatre. Booth and Oswald were both assassinated before their trials
The Cold War
Type of literature
Questions for discussion: The purpose of a political speech Characteristics of a political speech
Characteristics of a political speech
Part III: (11-20) the policy towards the enemy
Part IV: (21-27) addresses his fellow Americans
Detailed study of the text
Part I: (1-5) Questions for discussion: 1. How did Kennedy highlight the significance of his election? 2. What’s the general situation of the world now? 3. In what way is the world different? 4. What does the revolutionary belief refer to? 5. Whom does Kennedy consider as friends and whom as foes? 6. How do you interpret “the torch has been… tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace”?
Sonnet from William Shakespeare
Writing Style & language features
II: Rhetorical Devices Parallelism Antithesis Metaphor Alliteration III: Repetition of important words IV: Appropriate use of words
Unit 4 Inaugural Address
by John F. Kennedy
speech
political
res of
Background informationJohn F Kennedy

Life of John F Kennedy
Born in the Kennedy family Irish origin Harvard graduate U.S navy officer Journalist Member of Democratic Party World traveler Married Jacqueline Bouvier in 1952 Pulitzer Prize winner 35th President of the U.S
Detailed study of the text
Part II: (6-10)
What does Kennedy appeal to his allies for?
What does “a powerful challenge” imply?
What is his promise to the third world developing countries? In para 8, whom is Kennedy addressing? How do you interpret the last sentence of para 8? Back
coincidences between President Lincoln and President Kennedy
Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House. Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. Both were shot in the head. Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy. Kennedy's secretary was named Lincoln. Both were assassinated by Southerners. Both were succeeded by Southerners. Both successors were named Johnson.
Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters. Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Detailed study of the text
Why does Kennedy offer a special pledge to Latin
American countries? What is the new policy towards Latin America posed by Kennedy?